Tara Rodgers
Registered Nurse
Tuckerton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 17 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients diagnosed with cancer or hematological disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in precepting new nursing staff and fulfilling team leadership roles, while providing excellent care to the oncology population. Prior experience in critical care, med-surg, and post-operative cardiac unit. Served as the primary registered nurse for various large volume urgent care facilities. I am dedicated to improving patient's outcomes while providing education, compassion, and advocacy to the patients I care for.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse
Pinelands Regional School District
2024 - 2025
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid and other health-related topics
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Cancer Care Institute
01.2016 - 2024
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Provided care for patients undergoing radiation and assisted in preparation for continued treatments
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Urgentcare
2014 - 01.2016
- Primary RN in each urgentcare facility
- Assess and monitor patients who require immediate but not emergent care
- Act promptly to stabilize a deteriorating patient
- Assist physicians with procedures, treatments, and orthopedic casting
- Insert IV access and perform phlebotomy
- Oversee medical assistants
- Collaborate with physicians on treatment plans, provide patient education on diagnosis, treatments, lab values, and discharge care
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 2014
- Received, cared for, and discharged patients with various disease processes
- Documented medical history, surgeries, medications, and symptoms
- Performed full assessments and monitor for any changes
- Administered medications and treatments
- Assisted with procedures, recovering surgical patients, and provided post op monitoring and care (including open heart surgeries and OB/GYN and GI surgeries)
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care
- Provided education to patients and families regarding medications, hospital stay, and discharge
- Advocated for patient’s well-being and overall health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12.2007
Skills
- Staff Development and precepting
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Charge nurse
- Patient care implementation
- Triaging patient concerns
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2008-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Cancer Care Institute
01.2016 - 2024
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
School Nurse
Pinelands Regional School District
2024 - 2025
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Urgentcare
2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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